Description
Lemon crinkle cookies are soft, chewy cookies with a sweet and tangy lemon flavor, covered in powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Form dough into balls and roll in powdered sugar.
- Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Adjust powdered sugar for desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lemon crinkle cookies, lemon cookies, dessert cookies